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Letters to the editor: Oct. 31, 2012
Beach a dedicated leader Dear editor, I am writing in support of Rick Beach’s candidacy for city commissioner. Rick has been very active in his role as Winchester commissioner. He has accomplished great things for the citizens of our community,...
Tags: Judges, Barbara Lee, Crime, Law and Justice, Steve Beshear, Religion and Belief
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Signatures dissed could result in opportunity missed
Contributing ColumnistOne member of the Northern Kentucky Tea Party described the process of getting a local initiative on the November ballot as “frustrating.” It just got worse for the group trying to dissolve a bloated government agency. Kenton County Clerk...Tags: Citizens Initiative and Recall, Local Elections, Judges, Voting, Politics
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Lancaster debates potential merger
msimpson@amnews.comLANCASTER — Lancaster and Garrard County officials swapped opinions Monday about creating a commission to study a merged charter-county form of government. Discussions that centered primarily on the make-up of the study commission and the...Tags: Local Elections, Mergers, Acquisitions and Takeovers, Judges, John Wilson, Voting
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Junction City goes wet after close voting
dbrock@amnews.comJUNCTION CITY — Voters chose “yes” to alcohol sales in Junction City by a slim of margin Tuesday. The final tally for the three precincts was 198-195. The result of the election means retail beer sales and package liquor sales will be...Tags: Christianity, Baptist, Voting, Polls, Politics
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Early voting gets under way in Clark County
The Winchester SunAbsentee voting began Oct. 12 for individuals who will be out of town or unable to vote in person in the Nov. 8 general election. Clark County Clerk Anita Jones said both electronic eSlate and eScan paper ballot voting machines are available in the...Tags: Local Elections, Primaries, Voting, Politics, Justice System
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Local option petition circulating in Junction City
dbrock@amnews.comJUNCTION CITY — A petition is circulating at local gas stations that seeks to legalize alcohol sales in Junction City, taking advantage of the city’s recent upgrade in classification. If the petition is certified by the county clerk and...Tags: Lifestyle and Leisure, Dining and Drinking, 2010 Census, Downstream Oil and Gas Activities, Steve Beshear
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Movement to change Nicholasville's form of government hits deadline snag
mmoore@jessaminejournal.comA movement that seeks to change the form of government in Nicholasville from a commission to a council form hit a roadblock in its efforts, chairman Perry Barnes said. State law regarding putting the measure on a ballot, KRS 83A.120, says a petition with...Tags: Human Interest, Voting, John Martin, Regional Authority, Politics
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Junction alcohol petition succeeds
dbrock@amnews.comJUNCTION CITY — After decades of prohibition, the second Boyle County city in less than two years will vote whether to go wet this October. Boyle Judge-Executive Harold McKinney has signed an order certifying that the petition seeking alcohol sales...Tags: Steve Beshear, Politics, Elections
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Harmon's seat on Boyle Fiscal Court remains vacant
dbrock@amnews.comWith the filing deadline for the November elections fast approaching, local party officials are still awaiting the governor’s appointment of someone to fill the Boyle County Fiscal Court seat left vacant by the death of longtime Magistrate Mickey...Tags: Local Elections, Executive Branch, Steve Beshear, Voting, Regional Authority
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Nicholasville residents voice opinions over smoking ban
mmoore@jessaminejournal.comAn individual-rights issue collided with the issue of public health during the Nicholasville City Commission workshop Monday afternoon. The topic: a proposed smoke-free ordinance Nearly two dozen people voiced their thoughts to the city commission,...Tags: Employees, Crime, Law and Justice, Labor Legislation, Voting, Politics
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Beginner's guide to payday loans
Just like last year and the year before, my home state of Kentucky failed to pass a cap on the interest payday lenders can charge their prey. A bill was proposed to put a 36 percent cap on the amount of interest that payday lenders could charge. It&...Tags: Wages and Pensions, Economy, Business and Finance, Crime, Law and Justice, Harlem Globetrotters, Politics
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Centre grad returns to Egypt
Morgan Smith never lost hope that she’d be able to return to Egypt after being evacuated during heavy protests in February.
So her bags were already packed when the Fulbright Commission gave her the OK to return to Alexandria this week.
“I...Tags: Hosni Mubarak, Colleges and Universities, Egypt, Human Interest, New York City
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